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Kandersteg

3718
BE CANTON3718
Residents
1'308
Area
134.3 km²
Tax multiplier
180%
Postal codes
1

Demographics

BFS · 2023
Women
676 51.7%
Men
632 48.3%
Children & youth (0–19)
178 13.6%
Swiss citizens
991 76.3%
Foreign residents
308 23.7%
0–19 · 178 · 13.6%20–64 · 745 · 57.0%65+ · 385 · 29.4%
Foreign residents 23.7%0%61.6%
Source: BFS/OFS · retrieved 24.07.2026

Recent federal votes

BFS · sd-t-17-02
14.06.2026Änderung des Bundesgesetzes über den zivilen Ersatzdienst (Zivildienstgesetz, ZDG)Switzerland: accepted · turnout 65.0%62.1% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»Switzerland: rejected · turnout 65.0%53.2% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die IndividualbesteuerungSwitzerland: accepted · turnout 57.6%50.3% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026

Politics

National Council election 2023
SVP44.4% · strongest party
SVP44.4%
SP12.9%
GLP11.9%
Mitte9.8%
GRÜNE6.7%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026

Taxes 2026

ESTV
Municipal tax multiplier180%
Cantonal tax multiplier297.5%
180%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 217 of 334 in canton Bern
Source: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026

Climate

Adelboden · 8.7 km
Annual mean temperature 20257.8 °C
Precipitation 20251'191 mm
7.8 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026

Municipality

Wikidata · CC0
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026

Postal codes (1)

swisstopo

Nearby municipalities

swisstopo

Frequently asked questions

What is the postal code of Kandersteg?
The postal code of Kandersteg is 3718.
What is the tax rate in Kandersteg?
The municipal tax multiplier of Kandersteg is 180% (2026); canton BE levies 297.5%.
How many residents does Kandersteg have?
Kandersteg has 1'308 residents (2023).
Which canton is Kandersteg in?
Kandersteg is located in canton BE.

Map

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